Jericho Tourist Information Centre

Name: Jericho Visitor Information Centre
Address: Darwin Street, Jericho QLD 4728
Phone: (07) 4651 1020
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations may apply)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Jericho / Jordan River Corridor / Crystal Theatre Precinct / Barcaldine East (shared) / Alpha (shared) / Capricorn Highway Corridor

What Area It Caters For

1. Jericho Township (Primary Area)

  • Crystal Theatre (historic open‑air cinema and major local attraction)

  • Jordan River recreation areas and riverside parks

  • Heritage precincts, small‑town museums and interpretive displays

  • Town parks, cafés, shops and community facilities

  • Key staging point for touring between Alpha and Barcaldine

2. Jordan River Corridor

  • Riverbank recreation areas, birdwatching sites and fishing spots

  • Scenic drives along the river plains and pastoral landscapes

  • Nature‑based recreation and wildlife viewing

  • VIC provides guidance on river conditions, access points and touring routes

3. Alpha (Shared Coverage)

  • Alpha’s murals and arts precinct

  • Railway heritage and rural landscapes

  • Touring routes linking Jericho, Alpha and Barcaldine

  • Shared VIC coverage due to close proximity and Capricorn Highway connection

4. Barcaldine East (Shared Coverage)

  • Rural landscapes and grazing districts

  • Access to Barcaldine’s Tree of Knowledge precinct and heritage sites

  • Touring routes linking Jericho, Barcaldine and Aramac

  • VIC provides regional maps and touring advice

5. Lake Dunn & Sculpture Trail (Extended Coverage)

  • Access to Lake Dunn via regional touring routes

  • Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail (major regional arts attraction)

  • VIC provides maps, sculpture trail guidance and regional itineraries

6. Capricorn Highway Touring Corridor

  • Touring routes linking Jericho, Alpha, Barcaldine and Emerald

  • Popular with caravanners, long‑distance travellers and heritage tourists

  • Access to major regional attractions across the central west

  • VIC acts as a hub for itineraries along the highway

7. Arts, Heritage & Outback Trails

  • Crystal Theatre

  • Jordan River precinct

  • Alpha murals and Barcaldine heritage sites

  • VIC provides maps, trail guidance and regional touring itineraries

Services Provided

  • Regional maps, brochures and central west touring guides

  • Information on Crystal Theatre, Jordan River, Alpha murals and local attractions

  • Accommodation and dining recommendations (Jericho, Alpha, Barcaldine)

  • Event information (local shows, markets, heritage events, community festivals)

  • Local history interpretation and heritage trail guidance

  • Nature‑based recreation advice (Jordan River, rural drives, wildlife viewing)

  • Touring advice for Alpha, Barcaldine East, Lake Dunn, Aramac and wider central west Queensland

  • Public amenities and visitor rest facilities

Summary

The Jericho Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited VIC for Queensland’s Jordan River and Crystal Theatre region, supporting visitors exploring Jericho’s heritage precincts, Alpha’s murals, Barcaldine’s historic attractions and the wider Capricorn Highway touring corridor. It is a key hub for heritage travel, arts tourism, rural touring and long‑distance outback journeys across central western Queensland.

The Jericho Tourist Information Centre assists with the following areas

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